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The Stanley Cup (Sports Championships)
By Shane Frederick. 2020
A left winger lines up a perfectly timed slap shot. The puck buzzes past the goalie's glove, and the home…
crowd roars. This is the Stanley Cup Finals, and ice hockey's top prize is on the line. The long history of the Cup is full of amazing stories and legendary stars. Readers will discover it all in this book.The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey (Orca Biography #2)
By Chad Soon, George Chiang. 2024
Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL when he played one shift with the New…
York Rangers in 1948. Even though Larry's achievement happened more than 70 years ago, his contribution to hockey is only now being recognized. He broke hockey's color barrier and fought racism and discrimination at every step of his career. From his humble beginnings on the outdoor rinks in Vernon, British Columbia's Chinatown all the way to playing at Madison Square Garden and in the NHL, this inspiring hero has a timeless story for young readers.I Am BIG
By Itah Sadu, Marley Berot. 2023
In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the…
cheers of his family, his coach, and the other players. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the thrill of the game. For grades 1-4.Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL's First Black Player (Nhl Ser.)
By Michael McKinley, Willie O'Ree. 2000
An inspiring memoir that shows that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to fight for them.In 1958,…
Willie O'Ree was a lot like any other player toiling in the minors. He was good. Good enough to have been signed by the Boston Bruins. Just not quite good enough to play in the NHL.Until January 18 of that year. O'Ree was finally called up, and when he stepped out onto the ice against the Montreal Canadians, not only did he fulfil the childhood dream he shared with so many other Canadian kids, he did something that had never been done before. He broke hockey's colour barrier. Just as his hero, Jackie Robinson, had done for baseball.In that pioneering first NHL game, O'Ree proved that no one could stop him from being a hockey player. But he soon learned that he could never be just a hockey player. He would always be a black player, with all that entails. There were ugly name-calling and stick-swinging incidents, and nights when the Bruins had to be escorted to their bus by the police. But O'Ree never backed down. When he retired in 1979, he had played hundreds of games as a pro, and scored hundreds of goals, his boyhood dreams more than accomplished.In 2018, O'Ree was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in recognition not only of that legacy, but of the way he has built on it in the decades since. He has been, for twenty years now, an NHL Executive and has helped the NHL Diversity program expose more than 40,000 boys and girls of diverse backgrounds to unique hockey experiences. Inspiring, frank, and shot through with the kind of understated courage and decency required to change the world, Willie is a story for anyone willing to persevere for a dream.Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
By Phil Knight. 2016
In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the…
inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands. Young, searching, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his Plymouth Valiant, Knight grossed eight thousand dollars that first year, 1963. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In this age of start-ups, Knight's Nike is the gold standard, and its swoosh is more than a logo. A symbol of grace and greatness, it's one of the few icons instantly recognized in every corner of the world. But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always been a mystery. Now, in a memoir that's surprising, humble, unfiltered, funny, and beautifully crafted, he tells his story at last. It all begins with a classic crossroads moment. Twenty-four years old, backpacking through Asia and Europe and Africa, wrestling with life's Great Questions, Knight decides the unconventional path is the only one for him. Rather than work for a big corporation, he will create something all his own, something new, dynamic, different. Knight details the many terrifying risks he encountered along the way, the crushing setbacks, the ruthless competitors, the countless doubters and haters and hostile bankers--as well as his many thrilling triumphs and narrow escapes. Above all, he recalls the foundational relationships that formed the heart and soul of Nike, with his former track coach, the irascible and charismatic Bill Bowerman, and with his first employees, a ragtag group of misfits and savants who quickly became a band of swoosh-crazed brothers. Together, harnessing the electrifying power of a bold vision and a shared belief in the redemptive, transformative power of sports, they created a brand, and a culture, that changed everything. A New York Times BestsellerWho is wayne gretzky? (Who Was?)
By Gail Herman. 2016
After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The…
Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his love for family and as a truly decent human being, Wayne Gretzky is revealed as more than a sports legend in this easy-to-read biography"Here comes Bobby Orr"
By Robert B. Jackson, Robert B Jackson. 1971
Born and raised in Ontario, Bobby Orr began playing ice hockey when he was five years old. He was signed…
by the Boston Bruins at age fourteen. He went on to be voted the outstanding defenseman in the National Hockey League and the NHL's Most Valuable Player. For grades 6-9 and older readersDefender of Faith, Revised Edition: The Mike Fisher Story (ZonderKidz Biography)
By Kim Washburn. 2014
The revised edition of Defender of Faith describes the extraordinary true story of professional hockey player, Mike Fisher, who grew…
up to became one of the NHL's greatest stars, now married to country singer Carrie Underwood. He has been has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league, he’s competed in the Stanley Cup finals, and he’s been a former alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators. Today he plays professionally for the Nashville Predators and is an active humanitarian, using his fame to benefit others and putting his faith in Christ first—both on and off the ice.Smart money: the story of Bill Gates (Notable Americans)
By Aaron Boyd. 1995
The author relates how Gates' reputation for being a difficult person did not hamper his quick rise to the top…
of the computer industry. Gates was introduced to his first computer in high school about the same time he announced that he would be a millionaire by the age of thirty. Using his knowledge of computer software and his business savvy to form Microsoft, Gates instead became a multibillionaire. Grades 5-8. 1995.Real stories from the rink
By Brian McFarlane, Steve Nease. 2002
Tales about ice hockey--its history, players, and records. Describes the first organized meet, the 1955 riot in Montreal, women participants,…
the longest and shortest contests, the first black skater on an NHL team, and the best European player. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002How hockey works: The Science of Hockey (How Sports Work)
By Keltie Thomas, Greg Hall. 2002
Provides technical information about ice hockey, including the physics of skating, explosive moves (slapshot and body check), sports medicine, and…
what makes ice slippery and a hockey stick feel right. Includes tips on scoring and practicing, and discusses how the rules came about. For grades 4-7. 2002Ice time: the story of hockey
By Michael McKinley. 2006
A history of ice hockey, a sport that originated in Canada and is now played at the Olympics. Discusses the…
development of the game, match details, outstanding players, and major trophies. Focuses on men's leagues and the NHL, with mention of women's hockey. For grades 5-8. 2006The Boston Bruins (Team spirit)
By Mark Stewart. 2011
Part of the "Team Spirit" series, this history for young fans includes fun and interesting facts about Boston's professional hockey…
team, which was the first team from the U.S. to join the NHL. For grades 3-6Stanley Cup Playoffs, The: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize (Spectacular Sports)
By Matt Doeden. 2022
Hockey is a thrilling, fast-paced sport, and the action gets even more intense during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans can't…
get enough of the booming slap shots, the devastating body checks, and the overtime finishes. The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize covers it all with exciting text and vivid photos. The greatest games, the biggest moments, and the most incredible goals are all here. Join Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin, and more hockey superstars of the past and present on a fun journey through the Stanley Cup Playoffs.The King Of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of A Secret American Empire
By Mark Arax, Rick Wartzman. 2003
J.G. Boswell was the biggest farmer in America. He built a secret empire while thumbing his nose at nature, politicians,…
labor unions and every journalist who ever tried to lift the veil on the ultimate "factory in the fields." The King of California is the previously untold account of how a Georgia slave-owning family migrated to California in the early 1920s,drained one of America 's biggest lakes in an act of incredible hubris and carved out the richest cotton empire in the world. Indeed, the sophistication of Boswell 's agricultural operation -from lab to field to gin - is unrivaled anywhere.Much more than a business story, this is a sweeping social history that details the saga of cotton growers who were chased from the South by the boll weevil and brought their black farmhands to California. It is a gripping read with cameos by a cast of famous characters, from Cecil B. DeMille to Cesar Chavez.On the Ice with…Mario Lemieux
By Matthew F Christopher. 2002
Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux's life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding…
his own against boys four years older; by the time he was sixteen, he had captured the attention of the National Hockey league, and soon after signed on with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games he captained the Canadian hockey team, leading them in their gold medal winning performance.In "We Are the Goal Scorers," the NHLs top point leaders are celebrated for their contribution to the game. Along…
with photos, player history, and personal information, young and eager fans will enjoy learning about each of their hockey heroes.With thirty teams in the NHL, "We Are the Goalies" showcases the starting netminder of each club and provides young…
fans with exciting photos, a detailed history, and an introduction to each of these star players. Along with full color photos, young and eager fans will enjoy reading about their goalie heroes.Briser la glace
By Angie Bullaro. 2021
See below for English description.Manon n’a qu’une envie : tenir un bâton de hockey. Mais dans sa ville natale de…
Lac-Beauport, au Québec, de même que partout au Canada, le hockey est un sport de garçons. Un jour, Manon se lance et demande à son père si elle peut jouer dans un match au poste de gardien. Va-t-il dire oui? Le rêve de Manon va-t-il se réaliser? On ne sait jamais ce qui peut arriver lorsqu’on ose briser la glace!Cette histoire vraie et inspirante est basée sur la vie de Manon Rhéaume. Elle met en lumière le parcours incroyable de cette jeune fille qui est devenue la première femme à jouer dans une ligue de hockey professionnelle en Amérique du Nord. Cette histoire touchante, accompagnée d’illustrations pleines de vie, enchantera aussi bien les amateurs de hockey que ceux qui ne le sont pas.Manon’s fingers itched to hold a hockey stick. In her hometown of Lac-Beauport, Quebec, Canada, much like everywhere else in the country, hockey was a boy’s sport. But one day, Manon takes the plunge and asks her father if she can play goalie in a game. Will he say yes? Will this be the start of a remarkable journey for this young dreamer? There’s no telling what can happen when you dare to break the ice!This inspiring true story based on the life and career of Manon Rhéaume highlights the journey of a young girl’s path to becoming the first woman to play in a North American pro-sports leagues. The charming illustrations and moving storyline will delight hockey lovers and Canadians alike.You’ll find a letter from Manon at the end of the book.Original title: Breaking the IceHockey Fun (Sports Fun)
By Tyler Omoth. 2021
Hockey is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the…
rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key hockey skill to have even more fun on the ice.